Paying special attention to the contributions of Bhagat Singh, outline the course of the revolutionary movement in the Indian freedom struggle.

The revolutionary movement in the Indian Freedom Struggle had its roots in the Swadeshi movement of 1905. With the failure of the non-cooperation movement to deliver swaraj, it again gained momentum in the 1920s. Significant events of the revolutionary movement: ..

Analyse the factors that led to the rise of communalism in India during the 1920s and 1930s.

The rise of communalism in India during the 1920s and 1930s can be attributed to several factors, both historical and political. Communalism refers to the ideology that emphasizes the interests of a particular religious community over the interests of the ..

Independent India chose the path of socialism because that was the dominating thought when British left India. Assess Critically.

Model Answer: The British Empire on one hand led to the creation of a capitalist highly rich and wealthy merchant’s class in the society in India. On the other hand the colonial set-up was interested in gaining maximum wealth from the cultivator and ..

Highlight the steps taken by government of India for integrating the tribals into the mainstream. Also discuss the challenges faced in integrating them.

India is an ancient civilization, yet there are certain groups living in the subcontinent which were not part of the so called mainstream. They are called the tribals or scheduled tribes. Challenges: Distinct way of life. Hesitant in contacting outside ..

Assess the role of the Revolutionary Extremists in the Indian Freedom Struggle and their impact on the British colonial government.

The Revolutionary Extremists employed radical methods to challenge British colonial rule. Their impact on the British government and the overall movement was significant, although their approach differed from that of the moderate leaders of the Indian National Congress. Role of ..

“In comparison to Quit India Movement, the Indian National Army (INA) had a greater impact on the Indian Freedom Struggle.” Do you agree with this view? Discuss critically and comparatively.

The Indian National Army (INA) and the Quit India Movement were two significant events in the Indian Freedom Struggle, but their impact on the movement differed in nature and extent. Impact of the Indian National Army: Psychological impact: The INA, ..

Although the principle of religious majorities was followed for the partition of India, yet it was full of practical problems.” Examine.

The actual partition was accomplished by the so called 3 June plan or Mountbatten Plan announced by Mountbatten on 3 June 1947. The major points of this plan were as follows: Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims in Punjab and Bengal legislative ..

Though it had its achievements, the exclusion of Indians from the system was a key feature of judicial reforms introduced by Cornwallis. Analyze.

Lord Cornwallis (1786-1793) is regarded as the father of modern administration in India. He introduced reforms in police, judiciary, land revenue systems, etc. The judicial reform of Cornwallis had the following features: Separated criminal and civil courts Established hierarchy of ..